Great Lakes Women's Shelter

Since opening in January 2016, we have been providing a safe and nurturing environment for short term emergency accommodation and case support, that enables women experiencing homelessness to rebuild self-esteem and achieve control and fulfilment of their lives while living in a home like environment. We work alongside the women to access the services required such as legal, housing, financial and family support as well as advocating on behalf of the women and children. A few of the many services provided include: · Supported shelter accommodation · Advocacy and referrals to housing, legal, financial and medical services · Support and advocacy to obtain rentals, transitional accommodation and other sustainable housing options · Promoting good health and wellbeing, including self-care, meal planning and self-esteem · Referrals to other family support services We support mothers to obtain housing and to re-establish routines that provide a strong and secure foundation for their children. At the heart of our work is a dedication to maternal health and the health and well-being of women, who may not have children or who may not have their children in their care at this time.